Acquisitions February 11 - 17

[MotoMike]

When I arrived home today, I was sad to see no bulky box on my front stoop. Maybe tomorrow I thought. But I was pleasantly surprised to hear the door bell a few minutes later. There it was. Georgetown Pottery return address, oh boy!! Took it up stairs and ripped it open. What a beauty. Forgive my amateur photos, but here are a few shots preserving the moment for posterity. Oh yeah and my wife said “Happy Valentines Day!”

[daverpig]

Mike, that is gorgeous! I'll be waiting for a report on how well it works.

[indykramer]

That thing looks like it was made to go in your bathroom. Enjoy it.

[mattmill]

Glad you finally got it! Enjoy!

matt

[TstebinsB]

What are the dimensions on that? It looks different compared to the one Matt got.

[Must Dash]

Mike, that's gorgeous. And I really like the oversized shaving soap dish in the first photo :smile:

Cheers


Jeremy

[Must Dash]

I just had another look at the first photo. Even the box is packed scuttle-like. How fitting.

Cheers


Jeremy

[soulshine]

whoa - that looks beautiful! i keep thinking, ",maybe today it will arrive." excellent color choice!

s~s

[mantic]

Wow...very, very nice.

--Mark

[sporkboy]

I hadn't really considered one of these until this post, it looks just wonderful...

[MotoMike]

Thanks guys.

It came out much better than I had expected. Just gorgeous. I am excited to try it out for my totally uninterrupted, unhurried Saturday morning shave. Also just received some Oak Moss Lavendula cream from Saint Sue and will probably give it a go as well. Fresh blade in the Fatboy... like a kid on Christmas night.

It is 3.25" deep with an opening of 4.75" in diameter at the top. So it looks like about an inch deeper and larger in diameter than Matt's. I requested the dark interior, raised swirled texture at the bottom which goes up the side about an inch. The different lip was their doing, I believe at the request of another client to more efficiently clear the brush of lather, but I like it.

I got it from Georgetown Pottery. See Mattmill’s post: http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=32268

[iron maiden]

Mike...beautiful, just beautiful. And thanks for posting the photos. Helps to put it in perspective.

[hereandnow]

That's gorgeous! And I like the size! What size did you specify when you ordered?

[Tiggercat]

Gorgeous! I can't wait for mine to get here!

[crankymoose]

wow even better pictures :thumbup1:

[VR6ofpain]

So this morning after breakfast I found a Flare Tip Rocket in decent shape for $8 at one antique shop, and a cased Fatboy, in near mint shape (the case is sort of beat up) for $25. Pretty good haul. Both looked ok, and I bought with hopes of a good clean up. The Fatboy is in perfect shape, I don't think it was used more than a few months. The Rocket is in nice shape, with some wear on the edges.

[PTurchan]

Nice finds :thumbup1:. Did you happen to get a hold of some Maas?

[thirdeye]

Sweet snag....as always..SHOW US SOME PICTURES...we like pictures..:biggrin:

[MotoMike]

...we like pictures..:biggrin:

Gabe, really, no pics?:001_unsur

[MTgrayling]

Great to see you around Gabe! Sounds like a great find, of course pictures would be nice. :biggrin:

[soulshine]

i'll start off with my new georgetown pottery scuttle!

s~s

16411

16412

16414

16413

16415

[castlecraver]

Oh boy... that's a really decent sized scuttle, innit? You don't perchance have the inner bowl dimensions handy, do you? Looks awesome!

[TOB9595]

Great pics.
The persimmon, isn't it?
How do you like it?
The lip have any value?
Ridges work?

[Evbo]

Oh boy... that's a really decent sized scuttle, innit? You don't perchance have the inner bowl dimensions handy, do you? Looks awesome!

I'll second that emotion. :001_smile I'm assuming you can lather in the scuttle no problem, yes??

...thinking about procuring one of these babies for myself. They sure look nice!

[soulshine]

dimensions are:

overall height = 3-1/2"
overall diameter = 6"
opening diameter = 4-1/2"
inner bowl height = 3-1/4"

lather inside the bowl was just fine, no problems at all.

persimmon = correct

i tend to gently wipe the brush on the side of a bowl to get out some lather so the lip works well for me.

ridges seem to work fine, again zero issues making lather inside the scuttle!

i have only used this one time but it could be one of the best shave products i have purchased.

s~s

[Evbo]

Mike, is that the cobalt & purple finish??

[TimmyBoston]

Looks great :thumbup:

[castlecraver]

Thanks soulshine! Hope it keeps that lather good and warm!

[TstebinsB]

That would hold a lot of coffee. :biggrin:

[TstebinsB]

1 T&H Luxury shaving soap refill

[spiffykyle]

My first shipment from QED. This is the beginning of my SSAD, I can feel it.

spiffy

[MotoMike]

Mike, is that the cobalt & purple finish??

yep.

I thought there would be more purple, but I like it as is.

[jlander]

I'm a happy camper!!:biggrin: :biggrin:

[johnniegold]

Some T&H 1805 aftershave splash from their Chicago store. Nice handwritten note and, to my surprise, some Penhaligon's shaving cream samples. :thumbup: Nice haul there Jay.

[momo360]

I'm a happy camper!!:biggrin: :biggrin:

kill er :eek:

[momo360]

My first shipment from QED. This is the beginning of my SSAD, I can feel it.

spiffy

sooooo? how you like the scent on that lime huh? :biggrin:

[spiffykyle]

sooooo? how you like the scent on that lime huh? :biggrin:

I opened it, took a big whiff, and WHOA! :w00t: that is some crazy lime!! I really like it. Makes me think it will mellow out a little when lathered up.

spiffy

[Suzuki]

Post your scores for the week here!

[woodsrider]

Beautiful....congratulations and enjoy!

[VR6ofpain]

The $8 FTR:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/vr6ofpain/DSCN0807.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/vr6ofpain/DSCN0806.jpg

The $25 cased Fatboy (very close to mint razor)...not sure I'll even shave with it!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/vr6ofpain/DSCN0809.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/vr6ofpain/DSCN0811.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/vr6ofpain/DSCN0813.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/vr6ofpain/DSCN0814.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/vr6ofpain/DSCN0815.jpg

[VR6ofpain]

Oh and a note, the FTR was polished with some Brasso (didn't do much, need to find Maas...couldn't get it at Wal*Mart here, they don't carry it), but the Fatboy was just scrubbed with a toothbrush and dish soap. It looks better in person.

[TomH]

I've received a shaving cream and an after shave gel from a seller at ebay.uk, available in different scents, so I've choosen "Fahrenheit" (by Dior).

Now I must try it and see how the sc and the asg works for me.

Btw. here's a link to the shop:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Smellies-in-the-bath

[Hobbesoxon]

http://www.penhaligons.co.uk/images/product/main/mblenedt.jpg

Zounds!

[woodsrider]

That's a beautiful scuttle, soulshine! Can't wait for mine to arrive. Keep us posted on how you like it. Thanks for posting the nice pics!

[thirdeye]

My newest additions for this week: 40's British Rocket Styrene Case, Near perfect 50's Gold Diplomat for shaving and some nice home grown hot chilis all from MTgrayling (Thanks Chris) and a Never used 40's Gold Ball End Tech.:001_smile

[letterk]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11104

[TomH]

Today I received a package from a member at www.gut-rasiert.de , it contains:

- A bottle of "L'Erbolario VETIVER DE LA REUNION Acqua Di Profumo" (what a great scent, mmmm, delicious...:w00t::w00t:

- 1 CHANDRIKA soap bar (Ayurvedic-Soap)

[Groundhog]

OK, OK, the Duke #3 and Trumper's came last week, but I didn't get a chance to post it...:smile: The New Standard was acquired this past weekend.

[jlander]

Rescaled Wapi. Jim Kyle from SRP did this for me. :biggrin:
It's Ivory wood inlaid into Bubinga.

[biomesh]

Tabac Shaving Soap Refill
Tabac 10oz Aftershave
Tabac 3.4 oz EDC

Finally rounded off the Tabac AD

[bjrn]

Nice scales, Jay (and nice work Jim).

I myself got several packages today. I got my sampler bag from Trumper's and a shoulderless 5/8 Erik Anton Berg.

I also got a TI razor, but was less than ecstatic about it since there was (minor) pitting on the toe of one side of the blade and a few more tiny pits on the spine. I don't mind imperfections like that on an old blade, but would rather not see them on a new blade, especially since this is a replacement razor for one I got with warped scales. :mad:

Anyway, to finish this on a positive note, here's the E.A. Berg. :smile:

[Hanspleasure]

$8.00

[Treadstone]

Today's score:

http://www.fototime.com/E7ACF5259F6C313/standard.jpg


Yesterday it was a mint condition O-3 black handled Gillette Slim Adj.

[murchmb]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11104

Well? How is it? :smile:

[MTgrayling]

My newest additions for this week: 40's British Rocket Styrene Case, Near perfect 50's Gold Diplomat for shaving and some nice home grown hot chilis all from MTgrayling (Thanks Chris) and a Never used 40's Gold Ball End Tech.:001_smile

Enjoy them, but be careful with the peppers!

Here are some acquisitions from this week.

From Mr. Gilllette (The old type in the President case was an ebay goof):
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/IMG_2735_1_1.jpg

From a local junk store:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/haul2-12_1_1.jpg

Some samples from LetterK, the Gillette Silver Blues are from Mr. Gillette:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Blades2_1_1.jpg

[professorchaos]

Anyway, to finish this on a positive note, here's the E.A. Berg.


That is one fine looking razor!

[Hobbesoxon]

I'm working my way slowly through a Penhaligon's binge...

http://www.penhaligons.co.uk/images/product/main/04SB20.jpg

Holy deliciousness. Where you have been all my life, Blenheim Bouquet soap?


Toodlepip,

Hobbes

[TorzJohnson]

A red letter day for me:

Rooney style 1 size 2 super silvertip (ebony)

Castle Forbes Lime cream

T&H Grafton cream

Thayer's medicated superhazel

And samples of Marlboro and Arlington creams, plus some samples of Floris and CF colognes

All from Jim at Vintage Blades. Super service!

[jlander]

Enjoy them, but be careful with the peppers!

Here are some acquisitions from this week.

From Mr. Gilllette (The old type in the President case was an ebay goof):
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/IMG_2735_1_1.jpg

From a local junk store:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/haul2-12_1_1.jpg

Some samples from LetterK, the Gillette Silver Blues are from Mr. Gillette:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Blades2_1_1.jpg

Outstanding!!
Quite a haul.

[jlander]

In todays mail. I can't see any hone marks, so I think the blade is mint. I'm not sure if the scales are original or replacements. Maybe someone who knows more about the PUMAs can tell me.

Puma No. 89 6/8 oblique point.

[SobBill2]

I've had some bad RAD. I have 3 more and another one at the Post Office.

But I can stop any time I want to!
:lol:

[Nocturne]

I received two packages this week (one coming from a fellow B&B member) and containing:

Merkur Slant
Merkur Progress
HBS Ylang soap
Blade Sample
Austrian style stone

and

TOBS Almond SC
Provence Santé
Tabac

Up to now I only tried the slant and PS and love both. Thanks Suzuki :001_smile

Noc.

[thechurchill]

man that's beautiful.

[MD112A319]

Earlier this week, my Dovo Bismarck and my Simpsons Chubby 3 "Super".. Next week, my Rooney's Style 2 "Finest"..

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL146/1913657/19008149/303227257.jpg

[Suzuki]

I received two packages this week (one coming from a fellow B&B member) and containing:

Merkur Slant
Merkur Progress
HBS Ylang soap
Blade Sample
Austrian style stone

and

TOBS Almond SC
Provence Santé
Tabac

Up to now I only tried the slant and PS and love both. Thanks Suzuki :001_smile

Noc.

How did you like the Progress?

Also, it would be interesting to hear your feedback on the blades in the review section after you've had a chance to experiment.

Glad everything arrived in one piece!

[Suzuki]

Earlier this week, my Dovo Bismarck and my Simpsons Chubby 3 "Super".. Next week, my Rooney's Style 2 "Finest"..

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL146/1913657/19008149/303227257.jpg

I was looking at your bowl - have you been to St. Pierre and/or Miquelon?

If so, you might be the only other person I know who has!

[jiphone]

I thought the RAD was over, but then I had an expensive, but hopefully very satisfying week :eek:

A hopefully minty President...looks like I'll be selling my current one
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/4834_3.jpg
A hopefully good condition Aristocrat
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/56df_1.jpg
And a Red Tip
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/2e88_1.jpg

[scoopster]

Saint Charles Shave Bay Rum with a Twist EDT and a plethora of samples: Parma Violet soap & cream and Cranberry crush cream. Thanks Sue!

[Reddobie]

Saint Charles Shave Bay Rum with a Twist EDT and a plethora of samples: Parma Violet soap & cream and Cranberry cruh cream. Thanks Sue!


Dave, the Parma Violet is GREAT.

[professorchaos]

1. Kolnisch Juchten, the elusive non plus ultra (IMHO) of smokey leather EdTs.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11159

2. Otto Fromm 6/8 Straight. Trying to decide if i want to buff the pitting out of the blade or leave it as is.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11158&original=1

[MD112A319]

I was looking at your bowl - have you been to St. Pierre and/or Miquelon?

If so, you might be the only other person I know who has!

While I've been as close as Halifax, no I've not been.. That bowl, one of a pair, was inherited into my household thru my wife's great grand mother who grew up in Canada.

I take it, you've been?

[Suzuki]

While I've been as close as Halifax, no I've not been.. That bowl, one of a pair, was inherited into my household thru my wife's great grand mother who grew up in Canada.

I take it, you've been?


Many moons ago - unless its changed quite a bit, its not worth the effort.

I took a French course there, all we did was go to classes, drink and smoke - the only upside was that you could get decent pain au chocolat and croissants (which isn't much of an upside when you think about it!).

[rodd]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11161
I also started a thread in the straight forum hoping someone could help me with identification and history of this one.

[denissawyer]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11161
I also started a thread in the straight forum hoping someone could help me with identification and history of this one.

WOW Nice Razor !!!!

[Jack Bauer]

Acquired my favorite aftershave in the world the Hydrolast Peppermint Aftershave balm.

Chris

[asbjorn]

Just some from the bay, nothing special..

16579

Gillette SuperSpeed 1948-49, Gillette Aristrocat 1940s 'Gold' with case and blade holder, Gillette Tech 1958, packet of derbys, musgo, and some swedes I picked up in sweden.

[jiphone]

I also picked up this Red tip from Rocketv8...a little bit of blue magic and my dremel and it cleaned up beautifully!
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/red/101_1803.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/red/101_1804.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/red/101_1805.jpg

[Stauff]

I'm working my way slowly through a Penhaligon's binge...

http://www.penhaligons.co.uk/images/product/main/04SB20.jpg

Holy deliciousness. Where you have been all my life, Blenheim Bouquet soap?


Toodlepip,

Hobbes

Amen, it's a superb shaving soap. Enjoy.

[R-James]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P1010176.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P1010177.jpg

[papasmurf]

This beauty arrived a coouple of days ago but My internet connection has been acting up so I have not been able to post it here .
Thiers-issard blond horn 26 mm


A huge thanks to Will from Classicshaving.com for putting this up as one of the incredible prizes for the Ohio get together

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11177


Look out for better pictures and a review of this monster coming up soon

Nick

[Sabledog]

I picked up a Probak and near perfect Red-tip on Thursday and a gold Bostonian with case and blade holder today! The case with the rising platform and hinged back is cool! :cool:

[MD112A319]

My latest addition to the brush family, far left, Rooney Style 1, Medium "Finest"..

Fits nicely between my smaller Gold Dachs "Silvertip", and Simpsons Chubby 3 "Super"

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL146/1913657/19008149/304391716.jpg

[Aaron622]

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1184/onopenboxoo2.jpg

Gillette New Standard. Picture courtesy of JBHoren :thumbup1:

[crichton]

After spending the last 3 weeks in Milwaukee helping my mother (and shopping!) I am finally home and able to post pics of the stuff I picked up along the way. All my straight razors I'll be posting on SRP....figured the majority of you guys prefer the DE's...so here they are....some need a bit of cleaning and a couple I have no clue what they are...

Auto Strop
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/AutoStrop.jpg

Black Handle Flare Tip O-4 1969
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/BlackHandleFlareTipSSO11969_1500.jpg

Black Handle Flare Tip O-1 1969
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/BlackHandleFlareTipSSO41969_800.jpg

[crichton]

Black Plastic Tip W-4 1951
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/BlackPlasticTipSSW41977.jpg

Schick Blue Handled Knaack 1971
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/Blackstangal_Schick1971BlueHandleKn.jpg

Blue Flare Tip B-4 1956
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/BlueFlareTipB41956_1500.jpg

[crichton]

(A few of these were acquired through B&B as well....)

Canadian Model 100 Kit 1905
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/CanadianModel100Kit1905_3500.jpg

Merkur HD
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/DBrie_MerkurHD_1500.jpg

Ericsson
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/Ericsson_1500.jpg

[crichton]

Ever Ready
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/EverReady_500.jpg

Flare Tip K-3 1965
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/FlareTipSSK31965_1000.jpg

GEM Micromatic
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/GEMMicromatic2.jpg

[crichton]

GEM Micromatic
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/GEMMicromatic_500.jpg

GEM Featherweight
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/GEM_500.jpg

Gillette - unknown
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/GilletteUnknown.jpg

[crichton]

Adjustable FatBoy G-2 1961
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/jeffb_AdjustableFatBoyG21961_3000.jpg

Long Black Handle Super Adjustable P-1 1970
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/LongBlackHandleSuperADjustableP1197.jpg

Black Handle Flare Tip M-2 1967
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/mayes36_BlackHandleFlareTipSSM21967.jpg

[crichton]

Model 102 F-Series 1918
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/Model102F-Series1918_500.jpg

Red Flare Tip B-1 1956
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/RedFlareTipSSB11956_2500.jpg

Ronson
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/Ronson_3000.jpg

West German Travel Tech J-3 1964
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/TravelTechJ31964_800.jpg

[crichton]

W-2 1951
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/TTOW21977.jpg

Unknown 1
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/Unknown.jpg

Unknown 2
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/Unknown2.jpg

[crichton]

Rolls Razor
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/RollsRazor_1500.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/RollsRazor_15001.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/RollsRazor_15002.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/RollsRazor_15003.jpg

[Aevum]

good catch, the unknown gem with the white handle is a featherweight, theres even a review i belive in the review section if you wish some 2nd opinions on it,

[crichton]

good catch, the unknown gem with the white handle is a featherweight, theres even a review i belive in the review section if you wish some 2nd opinions on it,

Thank you!!! :biggrin:

[MotoMike]

great snags.....Lucky Dog:smile:

[Hanspleasure]

I really like the handle on the Ericsson.
Congrats on the great finds!

[Straight Arrow]

Most guys take months or years to amass a collection like that. You did it in three weeks. Great job! Did you spend more time helping your Mom or shopping for razors? :wink: The two Superspeeds with W date codes are from 1951.

[crichton]

Thanks Hans - thats one of my favorites!

Rich - I appreciate the info!!

:biggrin:

[copdan128]

I got these at a local auction for $7.50 each this week. Hopefully that wasn't a rip-off. I'm kinda new to this whole buying razors thing. The superspeed is in the original case, and has a W-1 datecode (1951). The other is a mystery travel razor, made in Germany. If anyone can help with the ID, it would be greatly appreciated. They both cleaned up very nicely, and the travel shaves wonderfully. Haven't tried the Superspeed yet.

[momo360]

I got these at a local auction for $7.50 each this week. Hopefully that wasn't a rip-off.

Great deal on both, that travel looks awesome! well done!